55085 ZIP Code — Vermillion, MN

Dakota County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55085 is located in Vermillion, Minnesota, within Dakota County. It covers approximately 0.92 square miles and serves a population of 430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651/952.

About ZIP code 55085

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $271,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 55085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

430

population

0.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vermillion	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	430
Population density	467 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	0.92 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.6745
Longitude	-92.9680
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	651/952

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	26.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	32.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	8.2%	11.0%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

430

Population

467

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$95,625

Median household income

$40,519

Per capita income

$271,500

Median home value

$986

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

155

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	18.8%
18 and over	349	81.2%
65 and over	83	19.3%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	422	97%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.1%
Other race	5	1.1%
Two or more races	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.8%	26.0%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	30.2%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	32.9%	26.5%
Over $200k	8.2%	11.0%	8.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	29.2%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$95,625

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 52.3%

$300k–$500k 36.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,500
Median rent / month	$986
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	91.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	22.8%
1970–1979	29.2%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	28.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.1%
2 vehicles	48.5%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	96.5%
Electricity	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	71.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	19	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	19	11.1%
Households with children under 18	40	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	38.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	20.3%
Married	70.5%	68.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	4.0%
Divorced	4.0%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	20.0%
Elementary school	36	48.0%
High school	9	12.0%
College / grad school	15	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Retail trade 16.5%

Construction 14.7%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Professional & management 8.3%

Other services 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Public administration 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	25.8%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	409	95.1%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	430	100.0%
Born in same state	430	100.0%
Born in different state	366	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	10.2%
Polish	24	5.6%
Dutch	18	4.2%
Irish	14	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	2.8%
English	7	1.6%
German	4	0.9%
Arab	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55085

What city is ZIP code 55085 in?

ZIP code 55085 is primarily assigned to Vermillion, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55085 in?

ZIP code 55085 falls within Dakota County, Minnesota.

Is ZIP code 55085 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 55085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55085?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 55085 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 55085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 55085?

ZIP code 55085 has an estimated population of 430 residents, with a density of 467 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 55085 in?

ZIP code 55085 observes the CST timezone.